Edvard August Vainio
Finnish botanist (1853-1929)
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Summary
Edvard August Vainio was born on January 1, 1853[1], in Pieksämäki[2]. He died on January 1, 1929[3], in Turku[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], lichenologist[6], explorer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: August 5, 1853[10]
- Date of death: May 14, 1929[11]
- Child: Ilmari Vainio[12]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[13], Finland[14]
- Field of work: botany[15], lichenology[16], lichen[17], phytogeography[18]
- Employer: University of Helsinki[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Edvard August Vainio[21]
- Family name: Vainio[22], Lang[23], Wainio[24]
- Given name: Edvard[25], August[26]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[28], Finnish[29], Swedish[30]
- Birth name: Edvard August Lang[31]
- Collection items at: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Herbarium[32]
Why It Matters
Edvard August Vainio has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Edvard August Vainio born?
Edvard August Vainio was born in Pieksämäki[2].
Where did Edvard August Vainio die?
Edvard August Vainio passed away in Turku[4].
What did Edvard August Vainio do for work?
Edvard August Vainio worked as a botanist[5], lichenologist[6], explorer[7], and university teacher[8].